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Hi is there any way to calculate the exact rpm for each gear at every speed with 10 km/h increments.
I want to make a table and commit that to memory so I can perfect revmatch each time.
I realize this table varies with different diff ratios. But any table would be a good start.

Well, I don't have a table, but with a 3.07 diff, you can go by the following this "2k RPM" rule. It works pretty well for me and is really easy to remember. With the following, you'll be veeeery close to 2k RPM at these speeds in these gears (in an E46, that is):

QUOTE=MercForHire;14799689]Hi is there any way to calculate the exact rpm for each gear at every speed with 10 km/h increments.
I want to make a table and commit that to memory so I can perfect revmatch each time.
I realize this table varies with different diff ratios. But any table would be a good start.[/QUOTE]

Yes there are many ways to do it. I will do it right now since I'm bored. BRB

Use a wheel radius in METERS (you'll have to calculate that yourself). Unfortunately, the wheel radius changes with speed and load, so an average is the best I can do. Ratios are unitless by definition.

Attached a screenshot of the plot for those who are without excel.

Wow that used up exactly the time I had left until I leave work hahahaha.

Use a wheel radius in METERS (you'll have to calculate that yourself). Unfortunately, the wheel radius changes with speed and load, so an average is the best I can do. Ratios are unitless by definition.

Attached a screenshot of the plot for those who are without excel.

Wow that used up exactly the time I had left until I leave work hahahaha.

Use a wheel radius in METERS (you'll have to calculate that yourself). Unfortunately, the wheel radius changes with speed and load, so an average is the best I can do. Ratios are unitless by definition.

Attached a screenshot of the plot for those who are without excel.

Wow that used up exactly the time I had left until I leave work hahahaha.